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Red Knot Classified by Shingleback GSM 2020

July 30, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This blend is put together exclusively for Woolworth’s liquor stores: Dan Murphy’s and BWS. Also available via the Shingleback Cellar Door as well. A blend red of regional heroes Grenache […]

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Mercer Wines PF Rouge 2021

July 29, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Aaron Mercer has left the organic force that is Tamburlaine and headed out on his own with Mercer Wines. This is a blend of Shiraz and Montepulciano. Label artwork is […]

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Giesen 0% Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

July 28, 2021by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Low and zero alcohol product popularity shows no sign of slowing and when powerhouse New Zealand producer Giesen are investing over a million dollars in new “spinning cone” technology that […]

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Giant Steps LDR Pinot Noir Syrah 2019

July 22, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

If the Hunter Valley can do it, why not the Yarra? For mine, the Yarra is far more suited for Pinot Noir, but the Hunter does have pockets of excellence. […]

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Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

July 18, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Cabernet Sauvignon often seems to be the forgotten red grape in McLaren Vale, but when it’s done well it can shine. Serafino, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2019 Deep bruise purple […]

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Taltarni GSM 2020

July 13, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of their ‘Dynamic’ range, this red blend comprises the majority Grenache (45%), Shiraz (37%) and rest Mourvèdre (18%). 7 months maturation in French oak barriques. Taltarni, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre, […]

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Patina Chardonnay 2019

July 9, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Only a few dollars cheaper than the Reserve. Made in the high altitude region of Orange NSW. Patina, Chardonnay, Orange, 2019 Initial overt oak that blows off to show peach […]

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Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. KONTRAPUNKT* 2020

July 8, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

*Counterpoint as the translation. Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela are now joined by young gun Huon Fechner (of the same name as the vineyard where this wine is […]

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Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2013

July 6, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A back vintage find self purchased at a local bottle shop. Stored in great conditions. Vigneron is the affable Pete Caldwell. Dalrymple, Cave Block, Chardonnay, Pipers River, 2013 A great […]

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Chaffey Bros Wine Co Evangeline Syrah 2019

July 4, 2021by vinonotebook Leave a comment

A single vineyard Eden Valley Syrah from the Drögemüller family’s dry-grown vineyard at the original Springton orchard. Matured in older French oak (2 to 5 year old hogsheads). Bottle image […]

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